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A Few Useful Phrases in Popular European Languages
August 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Welcome to ITC’s third language information article on ITCLookForVacations.com. For this installment, I decided to go ultra useful. I want you to know all the phrases you may need, wherever you go in Europe. I am very proud to know how to say “please” and “thank you” in more than a dozen languages. And though I’ll probably never find myself in Thailand (cop coom cop!) I am gratified that I can thank my waitress in her native tongue whenever I have some prad kha prong. Killing two... [Read the full story]
Austria
Cruise The Danube
July 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Leading the list of CIE’s new river cruises is The Legendary Danube, a 9-day/7-night vacation that starts in Prague and includes a 7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest. Prices start at $1,499 for land only. A quick price comparison shows this is quite a discount compared to other European river cruise companies. And, with CIE, you know you won’t have to compromise on quality or service. The itinerary, which includes all meals on board the ship, meanders through medieval Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk,... [Read the full story]
Britain and Ireland
11 things you didn’t know you said in British
August 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
You’ve decided to take an international vacation. It’s time to see Europe, you say to yourself, and if not now, when? You’ve scheduled vacation time, set aside some dough and realized you don’t speak a foreign language. hmmm… Britain! Maybe you’re not interested in stumbling through a French market with a phrasebook, mispronouncing vegetable names with disastrous consequences, or maybe you always wanted to see the isles. Whatever the reason, you choose Britain. Hey, I won’t have... [Read the full story]
Italy
6 Ways to Drink Coffee Italian Style
July 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
As many coffee enthusiasts are aware, the first stop on the ancient bean’s European tour was Italy. Coffee’s spread across the world mimics humanity’s own to a great degree. Born in Africa, migrated to the middle east and then Europe, Coffee is the Ethiopian prince on parade of the beverage world, having adopted Italian style. As with most things the Italians grow fond of, Italy adopted Coffee, nestled him lovingly to her bosom and taught him how to behave. Like that saucy plump American the Tomato, or... [Read the full story]
Spain and Portugal
Zaragossa–A Thousand Notable Things
June 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Zaragossa, in Aragon, could be written about for dozens of pages without repeat and leaving much left unsaid. Zaragossa is generally known for its visual appeal, both architecturally and artistically. Zaragossa’s buildings mainly survived the war of independence and so some great enlightenment buildings stand to this day, much to the delight of visitors. One such building is the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. The Basilica should be considered one of the wonders of the world. With its enormous domes, towers... [Read the full story]
Germany
Cruise The Danube
July 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Leading the list of CIE’s new river cruises is The Legendary Danube, a 9-day/7-night vacation that starts in Prague and includes a 7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest. Prices start at $1,499 for land only. A quick price comparison shows this is quite a discount compared to other European river cruise companies. And, with CIE, you know you won’t have to compromise on quality or service. The itinerary, which includes all meals on board the ship, meanders through medieval Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk,... [Read the full story]
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11 things you didn’t know you said in British
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Renowned as one of the world capitals of fashion, Milan is one of the most beautiful metropolitan destinations in all of Europe. Milan’s impact on fashion and design can... [Read more]
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